After releasing his latest album Lift Your Spirit late last year, Aloe Blacc has announced his return to New Zealand for two shows this October. He’ll be down under as part of Soulfest, a series of shows featuring D’Angelo, Mos Def, Common, Maxwell and more, that is also rumoured to be heading our way. For now though, check out the dates for these shows below and grab tickets when they go on sale from 9am Thursday April 24.

Aloe BlaccTuesday October 21 – Auckland Town Hall (tickets from Ticketmaster)Thursday October 23 – Wellington Opera House (tickets from Ticketek)